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PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS OF AN ION PROPULSION SYSTEM

Journal Article · · Applications and Ind.
driving a 20,000 lb vehicle into space, where the power source stems from the direct conversion of nuclear to electric energy, is presented. Cesium and potassium are compared as the propellant. A comparison is presented of the space propulsion systems of chemical, photon, solar, radioisotope, and plasma rockets. (C.J.G.)
Research Organization:
Martin Co., Baltimore
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-14-004979
OSTI ID:
4213363
Journal Information:
Applications and Ind., Journal Name: Applications and Ind. Vol. Vol: No. 45
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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